Meabh Quoirin

Millennial Leadership: Balancing Power, Profit and Purpose

Susanna Kempe, Kathryn Parsons, Meabh Quoirin, Erik Serrano Berntsen, Matthew Swift

A diverse panel of experts challenges monolithic generational stereotypes by demonstrating that geography, education, and socioeconomic status are more predictive of worldviews than age alone. The discussion highlights a shift in workplace dynamics where the demand for "liquid skills," radical transparency, and authentic leadership outweighs traditional perks, while revealing that the majority of millennials still seek corporate stability over entrepreneurship. Ultimately, the speakers warn that failing to address the opportunity deficit for non-traditional talent and the erosion of institutional trust could lead to significant political and economic friction, necessitating a move from credential-based education to competency-focused models.